Eggplant, Beef, and Béchamel Casserole

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Slice eggplant and fry in olive oil until golden.
3. In a pan, cook onion and garlic, add ground beef and brown.
4. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. In another pan, make béchamel with butter, flour, and milk.
6. Layer fried eggplant, meat sauce, and béchamel in a dish.
7. Top with grated cheese and bake for 25 minutes.
8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.